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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,027.91, 89,740.20 and 36,346.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,027.91, 89,740.20 and 36,346.73 is: 50,159.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,027.91 : 89,740.20 = 36,346.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,027.91/89,740.20 = 36,346.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,027.91x = 89,740.20 × 36,346.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,027.91x = 3,261,762,507.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,762,507.15/65,027.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,159.42

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